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Studiolo from the Ducal Palace in Gubbio •Designer: Built by Francesco di Giorgio Martini (Italian, Siena 1439-1501 Siena) •Maker: Executed under the supervision of Francesco di Giorgio Martini (Italian, Siena 1439-1501 Siena) •Maker: Executed in the workshop of Giuliano da Maiano (Italian, Maiano 1432-1490 Naples) •Maker: and Benedetto da Maiano (Italian, Maiano 1442-1497 Florence) •Date:… Continue reading IMG_2095

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Studiolo from the Ducal Palace in Gubbio •Designer: Built by Francesco di Giorgio Martini (Italian, Siena 1439-1501 Siena) •Maker: Executed less than the supervision of Francesco di Giorgio Martini (Italian, Siena 1439-1501 Siena) •Maker: Executed in the workshop of Giuliano da Maiano (Italian, Maiano 1432-1490 Naples) •Maker: and Benedetto da Maiano (Italian, Maiano 1442-1497 Florence)… Continue reading IMG_2109

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Boiserie from the Hôtel Lauzun •Date: ca. 1770, with a person modern day panel •Culture: French, Paris •Medium: Carved and painted oak •Dimensions: oHeight: 323½ (821.7) oWidth: 323½ (821.7) oDepth: 195¾ in. (497.2 cm) •Classification: Woodwork •Credit Line: Acquire, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wrightsman Reward, 1976 •Accession Variety: 1976.91.1 On view at The Met Fifth… Continue reading IMG_2641

Top of Game Table in French Decorative Arts: Bordeaux Room

Room from a Hotel in the Cours d’Albret, Bordeaux •Maker: Carving attributed to Barthélemy Cabirol (1732-1786) and his workshop •Date: ca. 1785, with later additions •Culture: French, Bordeaux •Medium: Pine, Painted and Carved •Dimensions: oOverall: 13 ft. 2½ in. × 17 ft. 4½ in. × 18 ft. 1¾ in. (402.6 × 529.6 × 553.1 cm)… Continue reading Top of Game Table in French Decorative Arts: Bordeaux Room